Easy Non Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch Recipe with Fresh Fruits (Print version)
A sparkling Thanksgiving punch with cranberry juice, apple cider, orange juice, fresh fruit, cinnamon, and ginger ale.
# Ingredients:
For the punch base
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4 cups (960 ml) cranberry juice, chilled
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3 cups (720 ml) apple cider, chilled
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1 1/2 cups (360 ml) orange juice, chilled
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons maple syrup, optional, plus more to taste
For the fruit and finish
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1 orange, thinly sliced
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1 crisp apple, thinly sliced
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1 firm pear, thinly sliced
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1 cup (100 g) fresh cranberries
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1/2 cup (85 g) pomegranate arils
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3 cinnamon sticks
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2 small rosemary sprigs, optional
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4 cups (960 ml) ginger ale, chilled
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Ice or a frozen juice ring, for serving
# Instructions:
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Wash the fruit well. Slice the orange, apple, and pear thinly, and keep the cranberries whole.
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In a large punch bowl or pitcher, stir together cranberry juice, apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, and maple syrup until combined.
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Add the orange, apple, pear, cranberries, pomegranate arils, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours without the ginger ale.
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Just before serving, pour in the cold ginger ale. Stir gently once or twice so the punch stays fizzy.
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Serve over ice or with a frozen juice ring. Add a few pieces of fruit to each glass.
# Good to know:
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Add the ginger ale only right before serving for the best fizz.
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For a less sweet punch, replace half or all of the ginger ale with sparkling water.
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Chilling time is recommended but not included in prep time.